Doyle Drive Historic Fence Restoration

Devil's Slide Tunnels Project - Video Highlights

Phase II of the Doyle Drive Presidio Parkway Project

Caltrans , Federal ,State and Local officials celebrated the commencement of Phase II of the Doyle Drive Presidio Parkway Project on October 12, 2012. Phase II is the first California Public Private Partnership Project under the new Senate Bill X2 4.
Run Time: 07:14 Minutes
Camera and Editing by Benjamin Roxton

Marin-Sonoma Narrows US 101 HOV Widening Project

Caltrans and its partner agencies, Transportation Authority of Marin and Sonoma County Transportation Authority, celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of the HOV lane widening on US 101. The area is commonly referred to as the “Narrows”, as the highway currently narrows from 3 to 2 lanes. The project widens the roadway from 2 to 3 lanes in each direction. The new roadway will includes HOV lanes that will connect with existing and future HOV lanes.
Camera and edited by Benjamin Roxton

Caltrans District 4 - Disability and Diversity Awareness Day

The goal of Disability and Diversity Awareness Day is to encourage, promote, and foster a workforce environment where differences can be celebrated and understood. Caltrans employees share their different cultures and backgrounds and by doing so gain a better understanding of the many diverse backgrounds that unite Caltrans employees who share a common goal of improving mobility across California.
Camera and Edited by Benjamin Roxton

Caltrans District 4 - Innovation Fair 2012

Caltrans District 4 employees share their innovative ideas for improvements to current and future challenges. Caltrans employees are empowered to seek creative solutions and take intelligent risks. Caltrans District 4 Employees share and highlight some of their innovative ideas at the Caltrans District 4, 2012 Innovation Fair . Camera and Editing by Benjamin Roxton

Caltrans District 4 - US 101 Milestone Ceremony June 15, 2012

Caltrans, Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Rohnert Park celebrated on June 15, 2012, a milestone in the completion of the Golf Course Drive undercrossing beneath the U.S. 101. The new undercrossing features bike and pedestrian access. Run Time: 04 min 20 sec
Camera and Edited by Benjamin Roxton

Caltrans District 4 - 56 Hours and 45 Minutes to Success

Caltrans reached a major milestone when it successfully completed Phase I of the Presidio Parkway project to replace the seismically deficient Doyle Drive.
This video chronicles the history of Doyle Drive and explains the Presidio Parkway project, with special focus on the weekend closure and marathon demolition work necessary to open the seismically safe temporary bypass, marking the completion of Phase I construction. This milestone made the way for Phase II construction to begin.
Camera and Edited by Benjamin Roxton
Narrrated by Dennis Turchon
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Caltrans District 4 - SR 4 Sand Creek Interchange Groundbreaking 2012

Celebration Ceremony of 56 Hours to Success

Doyle Drive Demolition and Reopening Celebration. Caltrans and partner agencies celebrate the 56 hours to success of the demolition of the seismically unsafe Doyle Drive. The new seismically safe Presidio Parkway connects the Golden Gate Bridge and completes phase one of the Presidio Parkway project. Camera and Editing by Benjamin Roxton. Run Time: 4 minutes 37 seconds

Caltrans Demolishes Seismically Unsafe Doyle Drive Over a Weekend and Re-Opens the New Safe Route to Traffic in Less Than 57 Hours

Caltrans replaced the structure with a temporary bypass and open the new seismically safe bridge and tunnel to traffic. The demolition began Friday evening on April 27, 2012 and the new seismically safe structure was reopened ahead of schedule the following Monday at 4:45 AM, less than 57 hours after the demolition began. Run Time: 4 Minutes Camera and Editing by Benjamin Roxton

Caldecott Fourth Bore Breakthrough - November 29, 2011

Heartwalk 2011

Caltrans District 4 participated once again in the Heart Walk for American Heart Association held at Lake Merritt, in Oakland, California, as they have for last 19 years. Over the years, hundreds of Caltrans volunteers have helped make this event a success by raising over $250,000 for the American Heart Association.
Shot and Edited by Benjamin Roxton

Bolinas Lagoon Roadway

2011 Workers Memorial Ceremony

Caltrans District 4 honors and remembers the hardworking and dedicated employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Every year Caltrans recognizes Workers Memorial Day to bring safety awareness to the traveling public and remind employees to put personal safety first. Shot and edited by Benjamin Roxton
Run time: 10 minutes

101 Auxiliary Lane Groundbreaking Celebration

Marin-Sonoma Narrows Phase One US 101 HOV Widening Project

Caltrans and its partner agencies, Transportation Authority of Marin and Sonoma County Transportation Authority, celebrate the groundbreaking of the Marin Sonoma Narrows Phase One Project, which will add new High-Occupancy Vehicle lanes on US 101 between State route 37 and Atherton Avenue northbound, and 37 and Novato Creek southbound . The area is commonly referred to as the “Narrows”, as the highway currently narrows from 3 to 2 lanes. The new roadway will include HOV lanes that will connect with existing and future HOV lanes. Shot and edited by Benjamin Roxton

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Caltrans District 4 - Caldecott Fourth Bore, East Portal

Shot and Edited by Dennis Parecadan

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Caltrans District 4 - Commerce Boulevard Closure

From August 1 to August 12, 2011, Caltrans will completely close the portion of Commerce Boulevard than runs beneath U.S. Route 101 in Rohnert Park. This video will explain how to detour around the closure.

Shot and Edited by Dennis Parecadan

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Caltrans District 4 - Move Over –It’s the Law!

Caltrans District 4 in Oakland with the California Highway Patrol Golden Gate division launched a media campaign reminding motorists of the existing Move Over law originally passed in 2007. When seeing a flashing amber light on an emergency or service vehicle, such as a highway patrol or Caltrans vehicle, the motorists must slow down or move over. Motorists are required to move over to an adjacent lane when it is safe to do so.The motorists not obeying the law are punishable by a fine of $50.00 for the first violation. Additional fines may apply for subsequent violations.

On April 8, 2011 State and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the widening of highway 4 from four lanes to eight lanes, including three mixed use lanes and one High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction west of Somersville Road to west of Contra Loma Boulevard. The project includes the reconstruction of the Somersville Road interchange, freeway auxiliary lanes, and a median wide enough to accommodate future mass transit.

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Caltrans District 4 - 80 EB HOV Ribbon Cutting

Shot and Edited by Dennis Parecadan.

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Caltrans District 4 - Caldecott Fourth Bore Project, Early Excavation

101 Marin Gap Closure

Caltrans and local officials celebrate the completion of the final four-and-a-half-mile segment of new carpool lanes that closes the gap between existing carpool lanes in Marin County. The project also features a new wider connector ramp from southbound Highway 101 to eastbound Interstate 580 and a new bicycle and pedestrian path.
Shot and Edited by Benjamin Roxton.

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District 4 Persian New Year Celebration 2011

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Black History Month Celebration, Oakland 2/4/11

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Tully Road Improvements Project Ground Breaking

Caltrans, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the City of San Jose celebrate the ground breaking event on US 101, Tully Road Improvements Project. Some of the many improvements on the project include constructing one additional lane on Southbound US 101 from Story Road, modifying the interchange at Tully Road to a partial cloverleaf and replacing the existing Tully Road over crossing.
Run Time: 6:49
Shot and edited by Benjamin Roxton

With its panoramic bay area views, the Hunter Hill rest area, north of Vallejo, on Interstate 80 has reopened. Caltrans rebuilt the 41 year old facility to make it accessible to handicapped travelers. Added features include a designated dog-walking area, more rest-rooms and a California Highway Patrol " drop-in " office for greater patrol presence.
Camera & Edited By Dennis Parecadan

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State Route 12 Improvements Ribbon Cutting

State and local officials celebrate the completion of much needed safety improvements along State Route 12. Shot and edited by Benjamin Roxton.
Run Time: 8:17 minute

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I-580/US 101 Connector Ramp Ribbon Ceremony

State and local officials celebrate the completing of the I-580/US 101 Connector Ramp at Bellam in San Rafael.